Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Some hot drinks are suitable for the cold of the winter season, especially the ginger drink, as this root has many benefits.
Ginger can aid digestion and can also be a useful remedy for nausea, pain relief and inflammation.
Ginger also has an antimicrobial function and helps prevent winter illnesses.
And the official account of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority indicated in a tweet on ‘Twitter’ that ginger also has uses in alternative medicine, and its uses include:
- Reduce cold and flu symptoms
- Reduce nausea and dizziness
- Menstrual pain relief
- Relieve digestive disorders
- Stimulate blood circulation
However, the authority warned against excessive use of ginger and recommended consuming a maximum of 2-4 grams of the fresh plant per day, noting that 250 grams of ground ginger is equivalent to one gram of fresh ginger.
Excessive use of ginger can cause these health problems:
- stomach ache
- Diarrhea
- Lowering of blood sugar level
- Palpitations
It should be noted that ginger also interferes with anticoagulant medications and antiplatelet breakdown, which can lead to bleeding.
